Dealing With Unsafe Conditions at Work

Injury Attorneys Dedicating to Helping Baltimore Residents

One of the last things that you want to worry about while you are working diligently at your job is suffering from an accident or illness as the result of a dangerous condition at your workplace. Despite the many state and federal laws that apply to employers, job-related injuries are all too common. Fortunately, there are specific legal rights that apply to workers in order to help them obtain the compensation they need from their employers to cover medical bills and related expenses. The injury lawyers at Lebowitz & Mzhen Personal Injury Lawyers have represented many Baltimore residents in a wide variety of accident cases, including those arising in the employment context. We give each client the time and attention that they deserve and can aggressively assert their rights.

Protecting Yourself from Harm on the Job

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, some of the most common situations in which work-related injuries occur are construction, industrial manufacturing, and transportation. Employees in these industries suffer injuries more frequently than workers in other employment capacities. Regardless of the type of job you have, if you suffer an injury as the result of your employer’s failure to maintain a safe workplace, or your employer refuses to address an unsafe condition, you should report the incident immediately. There are many laws at the federal and local levels designed to protect workers, and numerous sources to provide information and assistance to both employers and employees.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) imposes specific laws that employers must follow to ensure worker safety. Many states have imposed similar laws as well. For example, the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health division, or MOSH, maintains consultation services, educational programs, and public outreach to ensure and promote workplace safety. In Washington, D.C., workers can contact the Office of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) to learn more about onsite consultation services and ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known as OSHA, maintains a hotline for workers to report employers’ failures to address dangerous conditions and the injuries that are caused as a result: 1-800-321-OSHA (6742). Of course, if you or your coworker needs immediate medical attention, dial 911.

Some of the most common injuries that workers suffer include broken bones and fractures, neck and back injuries, spinal cord damage, burn injuries, or vision and hearing loss. Examples of the types of damages that an injured employee may be able to recover include medical expenses, physical therapy, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Another common category of injuries involves chemical exposure and the illnesses that an employee can contract as a result, such as asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.

Unfortunately, in some severe situations an accident or illness results in the death of an employee. In this situation, the deceased employee’s loved ones may bring a claim for loss of consortium, which acknowledges the loss of their loved one’s companionship, affection, love, and support as a result of the accident. A claim for loss of consortium is limited to certain family members, typically referred to as beneficiaries.

Consult a Maryland Lawyer for Your Workplace Accident Claim

At Lebowitz & Mzhen Personal Injury Lawyers, our workplace accident attorneys have spent over 20 years fighting for the rights of Maryland employees. We also represent workers in Washington, D.C. Our team of seasoned professionals is prepared to guide you through each step of the legal process and to help you seek the compensation that you deserve. Suffering an injury at work can create substantial financial, emotional, and physical stress for a victim and his or her family. Our attorneys are here to help. Call us now at 1-800-654-1949 or contact us online to set up a free, no-obligation consultation.

Throughout the process [of the motor vehicle collision case] you were available, responsive and up front. You were available for my questions, and my need for reassurance, and when the opportunity arose to better the outcome of my case, you did not shy away from the extra work. You have proven yourself to be an honest, realistic and caring advocate for the little guy in need. I will refer your firm to any who may be in similar need. John C.

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I can't thank you enough for your efforts and dedication to resolving my case. I also want to thank you for your consistent professional manner, touched with that extra personal care that I sensed whenever we communicated. . . . You are a wonderful person and I wish you continued success. Again, thanks for everything. Hallie W.

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I am proud to have had Lebowitz & Mzhen represent me in an automobile personal injury case I was involved with. Not only did they come through with a settlement worth far more than I thought possible, the entire office was always friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to answer any questions I had. Should an incident like this occur again, I will not hesitate to contact Lebowitz & Mzhen for their counsel, advice and representation, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking honest and effective attorneys. Mark B.

While all of the cases identified in the Lebowitz & Mzhen Personal Injury Lawyers website under Our Successes are cases that Lebowitz & Mzhen Personal Injury Lawyers has handled for its clients, Lebowitz & Mzhen Personal Injury Lawyers does not represent any of the clients in cases mentioned in our blog. Our law firm is reporting on current events that will likely be of interest to our readers. The content provided is not intended as legal advice.

Our past results are not a guarantee of future results, and they should not be used to predict an outcome in any future case or matter. The merits of each case must be determined based upon the facts and the applicable law of each particular case. Lebowitz & Mzhen Personal Injury Lawyers is a law firm with lawyers licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland, and a lawyer licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C.

We serve the entire state of Maryland, including the following localities: Baltimore City and Baltimore County, including Towson, Reisterstown, Randallstown, Hunt Valley, Catonsville, Dundalk, White Marsh, and Owings Mills; Anne Arundel County, including Annapolis and Glen Burnie; Prince George's County, including Upper Marlboro, Hyattsville, and Bowie; Carroll County, including Westminster and Eldersburg; Montgomery County, including Rockville, Germantown, and Bethesda; Frederick County, including the city of Frederick; Wicomico County, including Salisbury; and Charles and Calvert Counties. We also serve Washington, D.C.